September 2016

Eugene Murphy – “Halligan promise on school transport falling by the wayside”

Eugene Murphy – “Halligan promise on school transport falling by the wayside”

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the Minister of State John Halligan appears to have broken a key pledge made in June in the Dáil regarding the school transport scheme. At that time (June) Minister Halligan stated that students who hold a concessionary school bus ticket will not lose their place pending the outcome […]

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Call for local representatives to “stand up and be counted” for Roscommon Hospital Rehab Unit

Call for local representatives to “stand up and be counted” for Roscommon Hospital Rehab Unit

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for all public representatives from the constituency to “stand up and be counted now” on the issue of funding for the proposed Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital. “Fine Gael promised that work would begin on the development of a Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital once the Endoscopy Unit was completed

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Lack of baby changing facilities in Roscommon town criticised

Lack of baby changing facilities in Roscommon town criticised

Independent Councillor Domnick Connolly has criticised the lack of baby changing facilities in Roscommon town. Councillor Connolly said “I have received a number of complaints from women with small children about a lack of baby changing facilities at some of the major stores in Roscommon Town. I have also learned that there are no baby

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Katherine Lynch and Operation Transformation set for Lough Key

Katherine Lynch and Operation Transformation set for Lough Key

Celebrity Operation Transformation starts on RTÉ One on Wednesday September 7th at 9:35pm and the parkrun at Lough Key Forest Park is set to be one of the focal points. The three part series follows five celebrities across a month as they lead the nation on a journey to weight loss and better health. Actor

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Eugene Murphy “European Commission decision requires careful study”

Eugene Murphy “European Commission decision requires careful study”

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says that the European Commission decision on Apple has the potential to create very serious issues for the country and requires careful study. “Fianna Fáil is currently reviewing the decision announced by the EU Commissioner in charge of competition, Margrethe Vestager with regard to the tax status and liabilities of

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Local events to promote draft Flood Risk Management Plan

Local events to promote draft Flood Risk Management Plan

The Office of Public Works are hosting a number of local events to promote the consultation of the Draft Flood Risk Management Plans (Draft FRMPs) for County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office On Tuesday next, September 6th, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon will showcase the plans for Cortober, as well as Carrick

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Moone Boy Mammy, Deirdre O’Kane visits Roscommon Arts Centre

Moone Boy Mammy, Deirdre O’Kane visits Roscommon Arts Centre

Now that the summer is slowly slipping away and we are facing into autumn, dark evenings and back to school, you might just need something to put that smile back on your face. Well, Roscommon Arts Centre has just the thing…why not get the gang together, give yourself a good old night out and have

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Western Gaels GAA News update September 1st

Western Gaels GAA News update September 1st

Western Gaels Club Lotto Results Number Drawn: 07-09-15-31. No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Basil Beirne · Loretta Bergin · Gillian Clibbons · Liam Hayes & Aidan Tansey · Imelda Creighton Next Draw Venue: The Chariot Next Draw Date: 03/09/16 Next Jackpot: €3,500. Men’s Football Senior Team The Devine & Co chartered Accountants sponsored senior

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